SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — In an effort to create a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategic Plan, Sullivan County is seeking input from potential members of an advisory committee. The potential members were drawn from the list of residents who attended public meetings in September 2012 regarding the future of economic development in Sullivan County. Read more

Published quarterly, Our Country Home is chock full of stories, ideas and ways to help readers make the most of their country living experience. From showcasing area businesses, homes and gardens, to offering design tips and recipes, to DIY projects and support for sustainable living, Our Country Home is the go-to place for creating the haven of your dreams in the Upper Delaware River valley. The magazine appears as a stand alone and on line, and its beautiful presentation is sure to inspire renewal and creativity. Read more

Some people don’t have warm and fuzzy feelings about the holidays. Some people aren’t religious. My father is the first one and I am the latter. Now that the holiday season is approaching, what am I to do? As a daughter of a dad who is from a Jewish family, a mom from a Unitarian Universalist family and I not identifying with either, when I just want to enjoy some of the traditional foods associated with Hanukah? Answer: create my own “holiday.”

HONESDALE, PA — Bailey Design & Advertising has been named the winner of the 2012 American Graphic Design Award given by Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) for the Discover Pike PA visitors’ guide. The award was given in the category of editorial design.

“In today’s competitive marketplace, it’s a challenge to be heard, seen and remembered,” said Deb Bailey. “It is a pleasure to work hand in hand with the Pike County Hotel Tax Board member Bridget Gelderman and all of the Hotel Tax Board members, as well as the Pike County Commissioners.” Read more

A smile comes to my face as I remember past Christmases spent with my Italian family. We were lucky to have everyone—my grandparents, aunts and uncles as well as cousins from both sides—come together for the joyous occasion of Christmas Eve. Read more

Christmas is my favorite time of year. I really look forward to baking Christmas cookies again. Here at our bakery when we make stollen* or other traditional German holiday specialties like macaroons, the sweet aroma takes me right back to my childhood and my great-grandmother’s kitchen. Read more